The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,900

€ 31,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.6
168.1
103.1
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft